Session Description – Blockchain (Distributed Ledger Technology)

There is increasing momentum and hype about bitcoin and other crypto-currencies. Some consider them to be a scam, while others believe that they will change the world as we know it. What no one is disputing is that the technology that underpins these crypto-currencies, that is, blockchain, or distributed ledger technology, is an extremely important technology for the future, with many applications that are not as well-discussed as the crypto-currency application.

The panel will discuss how important blockchain may be, its applications, potentials and its limits. Panelists will discuss the potential impact, both positive and negative, on our society as a whole.